COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Castelão
PRODUCER
AdegaMãe
REGION
Lisboa
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
AdegaMãe was founded in 2010 by the Alves family, pioneers in the Portuguese codfish industry, as a tribute to the family matriarch, Manuela Alves. Located in the Lisboa region, the estate is heavily influenced by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, which brings cool breezes and morning mists. While the coastal vineyards excel at white wines, their inland estate in Alenquer provides the warmer conditions necessary for red grapes. This bottling is a 'Monocasta' (single-varietal) expression of Castelão, a grape historically dominant in Portugal but often relegated to blends. By showcasing it individually, AdegaMãe highlights the grape's traditional, rustic charm and vibrant coastal energy.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
AdegaMãe was founded by the Alves family, famous for their major role in Portugal's codfish distribution industry.
Fact 02
The winery's name 'Mãe' means 'Mother' in Portuguese, serving as a tribute to the family matriarch, Manuela Alves.
Fact 03
Castelão was once Portugal's most planted red grape, but is rarely showcased as a single-varietal wine in the Lisboa region today.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process is led by winemaker Diogo Lopes and consulting master Anselmo Mendes. Grapes are harvested from clay-limestone soils in Alenquer. The process begins with 100% destemming, followed by a two-day pre-fermentation cold maceration to extract primary fruit aromas. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats over approximately 15 days. To build structure while preserving the grape's bright primary fruit characteristics, the wine is aged for 11 months in used French oak barrels.
